News for 'auto driver'

Hyundai launches SUV Creta at Rs 8.59 lakh

Hyundai launches SUV Creta at Rs 8.59 lakh

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The SUV leaves a good impression thanks to its athletic built.

Toyota's festive bonanza: Innova LE for Rs 12.90 lakh

Toyota's festive bonanza: Innova LE for Rs 12.90 lakh

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Exteriors of Innova always charm the onlookers but this new version has additional features to impress car lovers.

The Rs 5.5 lakh Maruti Ignis likely to hit the roads by November

The Rs 5.5 lakh Maruti Ignis likely to hit the roads by November

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

This will be the company's third UV for the Indian car market.

'We are surviving on biscuits and prayers'

'We are surviving on biscuits and prayers'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Tambaram, a suburban area of the capital city has borne the brunt of the torrential rains, with areas beyond 2-3 km outside of its station left inundated, cutting it off from rest of Chennai.

Day 4: India continues to stand in queue as banks work on Sunday

Day 4: India continues to stand in queue as banks work on Sunday

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

To manage anxious crowds, as many as 3,400 personnel of paramilitary and Delhi Police along with 200 quick reaction teams have been deployed at ATMs and banks.

Ssangyong launches compact SUV Tivoli, to invest $920mn in 3 yrs

Ssangyong launches compact SUV Tivoli, to invest $920mn in 3 yrs

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Ssanyong has invested 700 billion won since its M&A (with Mahindra) and would put one trillion won ($920 million) in next three years.

Trade union, BEST strikes disrupt normal life

Trade union, BEST strikes disrupt normal life

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The two-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions to protest the Centre's alleged anti-worker policies evoked mixed response all over country on Tuesday.

More correction on cards in stock markets

More correction on cards in stock markets

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Global markets could correct 5-10 per cent. If that happens, Indian markets will correct about 10 per cent

Stocks with high returns? Tread with caution

Stocks with high returns? Tread with caution

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Some make for good investment ideas even after a strong run-up but others could see gains fizzling.

As an overall package, the Skoda Superb is impressive

As an overall package, the Skoda Superb is impressive

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Skoda Superb

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The Maybach S650's focus on luxury would make a private jet's interiors appear pedestrian, says Pavan Lall. Does it mean it has no room for improvement?

Mumbaikars hit as BEST buses go off roads for 16 hrs

Mumbaikars hit as BEST buses go off roads for 16 hrs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The BEST workers' union went on strike to press for their demands, including timely payment of salaries.

'They threatened to sacrifice me alive'

'They threatened to sacrifice me alive'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Jamida K is the first Indian Muslim woman to lead the Friday prayer.

Red Bull had F1 talks with VW before emissions scandal

Red Bull had F1 talks with VW before emissions scandal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Red Bull were talking to Volkswagen about a Formula One partnership before a diesel emissions scandal seemingly scuppered plans, team boss Christian Horner said on Friday.

Tata Nexon the much awaited lifestyle SUV is finally here!

Tata Nexon the much awaited lifestyle SUV is finally here!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Nexon is the first sub-4 metre sports utility vehicle from Tata Motors' stable and is expected to give a tough competition to the likes of Maruti's Vitara Brezza and Ford's EcoSport.

15 stunning cars to blaze Indian roads in the next three months

15 stunning cars to blaze Indian roads in the next three months

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

From a Rs 9-lakh Maruti to a Rs 2 crore-Nissan, Indian auto industry packs quite a surprise for car buyers

SC ban forces Toyota to rethink India strategy

SC ban forces Toyota to rethink India strategy

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Japanese automaker says the 'element of trust has been broken'

Tharoor grilled for over 4 hours on murder of wife Sunanda

Tharoor grilled for over 4 hours on murder of wife Sunanda

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was questioned by the Special Investigation Team on Thursday for the second time in the last four weeks on the Indian Premier League controversy as also various aspects leading to the mysterious death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar.

What makes Fiat Urban Cross a good companion to live with?

What makes Fiat Urban Cross a good companion to live with?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The Fiat Urban Cross brings the 'Urban' back into the small hatchback with some beefed-up looks and quintessential Italian flair and quirks, writes Indian automobile website MotorBeam.

PHOTOS: Kudos to these brave children

PHOTOS: Kudos to these brave children

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Each day you hear of tales of bravery and courage. However, these 24 children -- 8 girls and 16 boys --showed great courage and put their own lives in danger to save the lives of others. For this, the country has bestowed upon them the bravery award for their great valour and spirit of selflessness. Here are some of their unmatched tales of valour.

'Does Islam teach you to hurt your parents?'

'Does Islam teach you to hurt your parents?'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

'The path you were planning to choose was wrong. The safest place in this world is India. Why do you want to waste your life?' How the Mumbai Anti Terror Squad is trying to rehabilitate a young man who may have wanted to join ISIS.

The real work on GST begins now

The real work on GST begins now

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

It is far from clear that this GST will have the silver bullet effect that the "pure" GST would have provided, says Mihir S Sharma.

E-rickshaws legal but aren't regulated

E-rickshaws legal but aren't regulated

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari puts them out of the ambit of Motor Vehicles Act; experts say some regulation, licensing and driver training will be necessary

Wheels on fire: Verna vs Rapid vs Vento, which car should you buy

Wheels on fire: Verna vs Rapid vs Vento, which car should you buy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Volkswagen has pitted Rapid and Vento againsts Hyundai Verna.

'Our choices will shape the markets'

'Our choices will shape the markets'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The Budget has to provide for capex on roads, railways, defence and other infrastructure sectors.

Customers, dealers left in the dark on VW scandal

Customers, dealers left in the dark on VW scandal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The German group has set aside 6.5 billion euros ($7.3 billion) to help cover the costs of the crisis and said that 11 million of its cars could be affected worldwide.

How Information revolution differs from Industrial Revolution

How Information revolution differs from Industrial Revolution

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

There is mounting evidence that the Information Revolution may mean the end of large-scale vertically integrated businesses whose guiding principle, "economies of scale", was the defining miracle of the Industrial Age.

Toyota Camry Hybrid looks smarter and has zing!

Toyota Camry Hybrid looks smarter and has zing!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The recently launched Toyota Camry looks good, drives well, offers ridiculous levels of space and comes quite feature-loaded.

Move over Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour 2.2 is here!

Move over Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour 2.2 is here!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The 2016 Ford Endeavour 2.2 is a beast of a vehicle which though is a bit down on power as compared to its 3.2-litre version but it is a monster in itself nonetheless

Mumbai police wants you to make way for ambulances

Mumbai police wants you to make way for ambulances

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Mumbai police has launched an initiative to raise awareness among the citizens about allowing swift plying of ambulances through traffic snarls so that they proceed to hospital without any hassles and patients promptly get medical aid.

'Then Sheena went silent...'

'Then Sheena went silent...'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

'As Rai spoke, in an unbelievably dead pan, almost off-the-cuff tone, about helping plan the murder of two youngsters, drugging them with vodka and whiskey spiked with dava (medicine), smothering one, dragging a body in rigor mortis out of a car, burning a corpse, destroying evidence, and so on, it felt like he was discussing nothing more surprising than the intricacies of the weather.'

Women take back Bengaluru

Women take back Bengaluru

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

They are shaken by the mass molestation in the city on New Year's Eve. But they are not waiting to be rescued. Nikita Puri reports.

ATM woes: Rs 26,000 was debited from my account

ATM woes: Rs 26,000 was debited from my account

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Bangalore resident Ramesha SG tells us how he left his card at the ATM and lost Rs 26,000.

2016 Audi A4 excels in most departments

2016 Audi A4 excels in most departments

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The Audi A4 has improved in leaps and bounds and rivals are all set to wake up and take notice, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

The lesson India must learn from Indore

The lesson India must learn from Indore

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The city is waging a war against garbage, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Audi RS 7: The beast that dazzles

Audi RS 7: The beast that dazzles

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

The car can go from 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.9 seconds.

Volkswagen's US recall could be thwarted by reluctant diesel owners

Volkswagen's US recall could be thwarted by reluctant diesel owners

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The cars, some 482,000 Passats, Golfs and Jettas sold in model years 2009 to 2015 in the United States, are peppy and fun to drive, owners say.

'We expect high single digit returns from the market this year'

'We expect high single digit returns from the market this year'

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'The economy needs to deliver the expected 7.5% growth for the markets to deliver better than single digit returns.' 'Any disappointment in growth can see the markets correcting downwards.'

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive. Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?

Take heart, all is NOT wrong with the economy

Take heart, all is NOT wrong with the economy

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Inflation is down, growth is headed for recovery. RIL and subsidiary Jio are on an upswing. However, stressed loans and impending job losses are the dark clouds, says Devangshu Datta.